We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Recycle Those Rolls Guest Tutorial from Jessica @ Noguchi Designs

Trash it? Oh no no no, Recycle it!

Gift it! Give it!

Even Decorate with it!

Fun projects for the old & young.

Quick, easy & fun

Have you ever thought of what to do with those toilet paper rolls? How about the paper towel roll? Over the years I’ve seen them be turned into Butterflies, Wands, Swords, & Rain makers. Kids seem to have lots of fast fun with them. That’s it though, fast fun, then they bend, rip, get stepped on or even wet. This year why not make something that can last. The following tutorial will show two final products. I’ll show you some basics, I know you can take these steps and move on with your own creativity to end up with some great & unique items.

Base supplies:

Cardboard rolls

(toilet paper/paper towel)

Glue

Scissors

Clothespins

Extra supplies:

Hot glue gun & sticks

Tissue paper

Paint

Paintbrush

Yarn or string

Glitter

Pinking shears

(or any fun edged scissors)

Clear Coating Spray

~*3D Art*~

1. Take your Base supplies

2. Cut the rolls: I cut in half, then thirds, ending up with 6 pieces per roll

3. Place pieces in a floral & vine pattern Glue where they meet & pin until dry

4. Once dry remove pins and ta-da! It’s done. Hang as is with a few random nails as hooks or use up an old frame without glass glue piece to a backing and enjoy.

~*Ornament*~

1. Take Base supplies & your choice of Extra supplies

2. Rip up some tissue

3a. Mix a little white paint & water. Paint the roll & adhere paper all over, paint again on top of paper, stand rolls up to dry